Sermons on Reality Of Death:

Loving The Familiar

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

Our risen Lord enters our reality/our familiar if we but listen to his voice.

Loving the Familiar John 21:1-14 June 10, 2007 I want us to begin this morning with three verses before we turn to the passage listed in the bulletin. Would you turn with me to Mark 16:6-7, page 1584. This text is Mark’s version of the resurrection of Jesus. "Don’t be alarmed," he said. "You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of A New Creation-12 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2016

Part A of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-A—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part A of point 14 in the series, ‘The Significance Of A New Creation’ Attention: Ask the congregation, “What did you want ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Interpreting Life's Events Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Jacob saw his life falling apart when in reality God was bringing it all together. The sons saw God punishing them, when in reality God was blessing them more than they had ever been blest.

Myron Maddsen, an outstanding author, speaker, and Christian leader in New Orleans, tells of his experience of interpreting his Bible story book as a young boy. He noted that all the characters had long flowing garments down to their feet, and angels had similar garb. So he concluded that only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:18-28

Comfort-Able Christianity

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

“COMFORT-able” Christian faith…. A faith that is able to comfort ‘cuz it’s grounded in reality of the ups and downs of life. (Don’t ya hate it when someone is trying to comfort you and they’re not in touch with reality….or there not even connecting with

Opener: There’s always talk of needing to get out of our Comfort zones….And often it is thought of as noble or daring but in the end, don’t we all just long for comfort??? At the end of the day are we a people who long to have a miserable night or are we thinking “once I get home, I’m gonna put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message Unbeliever - Suicide

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 1, 2009

A hard living, rough and tough Alaska man takes his life and is not a believer.

We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of God the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the very first moments of life. Surely God knows all we do, all we think and, all we dream for. Surely God desires the best for us - You can see that, it is so obvious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Affirmative Action Plan

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004

The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Touch And See Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 18, 2021

In the sermon this week Jesus is trying to ground the disciples’ faith in the reality of his presence, in the concreteness of his being.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B In the sermon this week Jesus is trying to ground the disciples’ faith in the reality of his presence, in the concreteness of his being. He told them to touch him; he ate in front of them. He was announcing that he was real. Jesus was doing something else when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: United Methodist

The Significance Of A New Creation-15 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016

Part B--v-vi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: Ask, “Do we have any ministers in the house today?” If there are any takers, ask them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

"So Great A Salvation. So Perfect A Sacrifice."

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 19, 2002

A message on the sufficiency of the atoning death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

"So Great a Salvation. So Perfect a Sacrifice" Hebrews 10:1-25 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 17, 2002 In the waning decades of the first century before the of birth Christ a Roman poet and dramatist named Quintus Horatius Flaccus wrote to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25, Romans 6:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Symbol Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001

For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Spiritual Gifts are given to draw us to a closer unity in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together 4/18/2001 Psalm 133 Philip 2:1-16 Text 1 Corin. 12:1-26 Let’s suppose for a moment, you were driving down the highway just having a good time listening to your music. You’re on your way to somewhere you plan to have a really good time. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Beyond What We Can See Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2025

We are people who know that death is not the final word.

Title: Living Beyond What We Can See Intro: We are people who know that death is not the final word. Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 Reflection Dear Friends, My dear friends, I want to tell you a story that has stayed with me for years now. There was a little girl in our parish—I’ll call her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Other

It's Crying Time

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Whirlwind: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 16, 2021

What job encounters in our text this week is a god who overwhelms and transforms him, even in the depth of his pain.

There’s nothing wrong with once in a while leaving the place of worship awestruck. It would become tiring on a weekly basis, but now and then, it is good to tremble at the threshold of the throne of God. I wonder this morning Wesley Does anyone come to worship expecting to encounter the living ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Job 38:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist